Lifestyle & Diet

Eating in restaurants tied to higher calorie intake

In study findings that may not surprise many people, kids and teens ate more calories – including more fat and more sugar – on days when they had a meal from a fast-food or sit-down restaurant.

U.S News. Pharmacists’ Picks: Top Recommended Health Products

These pharmacist-recommended over-the-counter products will make your next trip to the drugstore easier. Scroll down to find recommendations for diabetics.

High-protein diet may help some people shed pounds

Dieters who eat meals and snacks high in protein might lose a bit more weight than those who get less protein and more carbohydrates – all other things being equal.

Diabetes, foot wounds are a dangerous combination

If you are diabetic, even small foot wounds have the potential for becoming serious ulcers that can lead to amputation if not properly treated.

Glu, a social media site for type 1 diabetes, launches Nov. 1

With the kickoff of Diabetes Month, November, a new social media site just for people with type 1 diabetes, loved ones and caregivers, goes online – myglu.org.

Grocery shopping tips for diabetes planning

The grocery store can be a daunting place if you have blood glucose issues like diabetes. The good news about a diabetic diet is that when done well, it can be an excellent example of healthy eating for almost everyone.

How to Put on Weight When You Have Diabetes

Not everybody with diabetes needs to lose weight. Some people have the opposite problem; the pounds just won’t stay on.

Gaining Weight after Diabetes Diagnosis Increases Mortality

Adults who gained weight during the first year following their initial diagnosis with type 2 diabetes had a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular-disease death and for all-cause death

A new use for okra? Researchers seek natural, alternative method to treat diabetes

Abelmoschus esculentus (AE) is one the natural plant that has been used to manage diabetes.

ManagingType 2 Diabetes Without Drugs

Is exercise and diet enough? A diabetic’s personal experience.

dLife: Secret to Losing Weight? Look in the Freezer, Says Loyola Physician

“The taste, nutrition, overall quality and variety of frozen food has improved tremendously. I often recommend to my patients looking to lose weight that they fulfill at least one of the three basic meals with a frozen entrée as a proven dieting strategy.”


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With Diabetes, Boosting Exercise Should Be Done Safely

Exercise plays an important role in diabetes management, but people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes should take certain precautions before increasing their level of physical activity, experts say.

Chicago Tribune: Outrun diabetes

Getting moving and making small changes can drastically improve blood sugars for those with Type 2 diabetes.

Exercising before breakfast helps you lose more body fat

If you are heading to the gym or pounding the pavements in the hope of losing weight, try to do it before you eat your breakfast, as exercising before the first meal of the day is more effective than after it, a study suggests.

Good For You? Maybe Not: Some Tricky Foods That Can Be Nutritionally Deceptive

It isn’t easy to come up with a lot of nutritional negatives to denigrate spinach or broccoli. But there are some foods that we think of as healthy that can morph into a nutritional nightmare if we aren’t vigilant.

High Levels of Transferrin Linked to the Onset of Diabetes

Danish researchers report that high levels of transferrin may contribute to the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.

DiabetesDaily. Diabetes-Friendly Snack: Low-Carb & Gluten-Free!

Gravel Nuts is a fairly up-and-coming company that strives to provide exactly that: all natural and very healthy, especially for those of with diabetes.

Controlling Inflammation and Diabetes TII with Easy Changes

The primary underlying cause of diabetes appears to be low-level, systemic inflammation, which can result from myriad lifestyle choices.

High-Carbs Raise Risk for Mild Cognitive Impairment

A diet high in carbohydrates and sugar may raise the risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the elderly, whereas a diet high in fat and protein may reduce this risk.

Reducing HbA1c Less than 1 Point Reduces Risk of Dying within 5 Years by 50%

Patients who had suboptimal glycemic control and reduced their HbA1c value by slightly less than 1% were 50% less likely to die within 5 years than were patients whose HbA1c did not improve.